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    Member bluefields181's Avatar
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    congrats on your first hang. Its so satisfying to make your own gear isn't it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlazeAway View Post
    One thing I noticed that you might be missing is a pillow (or some clothes that you don’t use) under your knees. It will add a lot of comfort to your lay.
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    Thanks! I think I might try that; sounds like it would be very comfortable!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie View Post
    To answere question 1. You probably need to hang the foot end slightly higher than the head end...by about 3 or 4 inches. This keeps you from sliding down into the foot area. It seems counter intuitive but it realy is more comfortable.
    Thanks for the advice; that makes a lot of sense!

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